2016–2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 & 2016–2019 Harley-Davidson XG750 + 1 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 (XG500), Street 750 (XG750), and 2017-2019 Street 750A (XG750A) motorcycles. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased brake drag.
💥 The risk
Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
🔧 The fix
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V927000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 0174
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 12,871
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-258-2464
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 9, 2019
- Built
- May 19, 2015 – Dec 6, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.